PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The University of Cincinnati lacrosse team (3-9, 0-5 BIG EAST) attempted a late first half comeback with four-consecutive goals in the final six minutes, but it wasn’t enough as it was defeated by Rutgers (9-5, 4-2 BIG EAST), 13-10, on Sunday afternoon at Yurcak Field.

Cincinnati’s attack was led by Laura Simanski(Riesterstown, Md./Roland Park), while six others netted goals for the Bearcats. Rachel Mercier(Catonsville, Md./Chapelgate Christian Academy) scored a goal in her 12th-consecutive game.

The Scarlet Knights controlled most of the first half, scoring the first two goals of the game before increasing its lead to 6-1 with 7:33 left in the half. Mercier scored a free position goal with five seconds left to head into the break with UC down 6-2.

The Bearcats scored three goals within the first eight minutes of the second half, but Rutgers put in six of its own within a 10-minute span to take its largest lead, 13-6, with 11:48 on the clock. But UC would not go down without a fight, as the Bearcats dominated possession late the second half, scoring four-consecutive goals to come within three. Cincinnati could not muster any more goals in the final minute as the Scarlet Knights held on for the victory.